National Teachers Elementary Academy vs. South Loop Elementary School
Should I attend National Teachers Elementary Academy or South Loop Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
National Teachers Elementary Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
South Loop Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 740 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, National Teachers Elementary Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 810 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South Loop Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
740 students
810 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1125 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#947 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
55
51
Kindergarten Students
65
92
Grade 1 Students
67
68
Grade 2 Students
71
107
Grade 3 Students
74
74
Grade 4 Students
87
102
Grade 5 Students
94
68
Grade 6 Students
95
85
Grade 7 Students
68
88
Grade 8 Students
64
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
13%
% Hispanic
7%
12%
% Black
71%
38%
% White
12%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
40%
4%
